Chalk the Walk, Live Music & More: Friday in the 'Fonte on July 30th in Bellefonte
Friday in the 'Fonte is a free summertime event celebrating Bellefonte's vibrant shopping, dining, craft beverages, and local culture. Held on the last Friday of May, June, July, and September, this July edition brings downtown to life with Chalk the Walk artwork on High, Allegheny, and Spring Streets. Residents, families, businesses, and organizations create colorful chalk squares in this fundraiser supporting Downtown Bellefonte Inc.
Participants can buy one or more $25 squares to design from 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (supplies provided). At 1:30 p.m. Saturday, judges award prizes in Family/Children, Business/Organization, and Individual categories. Need more space? Buy adjacent squares for larger murals!
New this year: People's Choice Award voted by social media followers. Winners announced on Downtown Bellefonte Inc.'s Facebook page the following week. Supplies courtesy of Bellefonte Art Museum. Register and collect chalk at the Downtown Bellefonte Inc. table near the Library and Historical Museum (Friday 4 p.m.) or Bellefonte SpringBoard (127 S. Allegheny St., Saturday).
Howard Street buzzes with artisans and live music from Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats (sponsored by Blink and Bellefonte.com). Savor grilled chicken and burgers from URBN Flavourhaus, takeout from downtown favorites, craft beverages from Big Spring Spirits and Axemann Brewery. Portfolio A Salon offers free makeup/hair consultations, hand massages, product discounts, and pre-booked appointment deals. Join Local Historia's free historic walking tours at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Participate in the Shop Small Crawl: Buy a Bellefonte tote and collect buttons at local shops.
Head to the Children's Garden behind the Historical Museum for a Master Gardeners/Garden Club scavenger hunt, night pollinators lesson, and nature bracelet crafting (5-7 p.m.). Full of Hot Air twists balloon animals for kids. 'Rock artists' paint stones with positive messages to form a community path (supplies from Nature’s Cover and Bellefonte Art Museum).
Visit Downtown Bellefonte Inc. for updates and Shop Small Crawl details.
Participating Business Highlights:
Art a la Carte, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
107 S. Allegheny St. • artalacartepa.com
Discover Central PA artists: jewelry, glass, woodwork, quilts, pottery, paintings, soap, cards, Bellefonte tees. Grab Shop Small Crawl button with purchase. August 25 (6-8 p.m.): Intro to pastel painting class.
Axemann Brewery, Pop-up on Howard St. near Historical Museum/Library, 5-8 p.m.
2042 Axemann Rd. • info@axemannbrewery.com
Tasting room/patio with Spring Creek views. Shop Small Crawl button with purchase.
Bellefonte Art Museum, 12-8 p.m.
133 N. Allegheny St. • bellefontemuseum@gmail.com
Elody Gyekis portrait sketches (5-7 p.m.). Gift shop: fine art, crafts. Shop Small Crawl button.
Belle Mercantile, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
135 S. Spring St. • 814.353.4751
Local artisan, handmade, vintage finds. Buy Shop Small Crawl totes. Button with purchase.
Big Spring Spirits, Pop-up Howard St. 5-8 p.m.
198 Match Factory Pl. • 814.353.4478
Cocktails, Nomad Kitchen food, patio dining. Shop Small Crawl button.
The Blonde Bistro, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
2042 Axemann Rd. (in Axemann Brewery) • 814.353.4696
Italian plates, pizzas, updated menu. Shop Small Crawl button.
Bonfatto's Italian Market & Corner Cafe, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
401 W. High St. • 814.353.3330
Breakfast/lunch/dinner, coffee, desserts, subs. Shop Small totes. Button with purchase.
By A Thread, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
135 W. High St. • byathreadboutique.com
Women's clothing, accessories. Smith + Front pop-up: jewelry, bath products. Button with purchase.
The Cakery, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
105 N. Potter St. • thecakerybellefonte@gmail.com
Cakes, cupcakes, pies, breads, scones. Shop Small Crawl button.
Confer’s Jewelers, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
100 N. Allegheny St. • 814.355.8836
Fine jewelry, service. Shop Small totes. Button with purchase.
Co2 Boutique, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
104 N. Allegheny St. • 814.353.4258
$5 off $20, ½ off ½ store. Accessories, gifts, jewelry. Button.
Downtown Bellefonte Inc., Pop-up Howard St. 4-8 p.m.
127 S. Allegheny St. • downtownbellefonteinc.com
Chalk supplies, merch, raffle. Join non-profit preserving downtown heritage.
The Faith Centre, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
110 W. High St.
Clothing, household essentials.
Federalist Studios - Photography, Pop-up Howard St. 5-8 p.m.
Local photo prints. Follow on Facebook/Instagram.
Good Intent Cider, 3-10 p.m.
167 S. Potter St. • 814.355.1654
Craft cider, patio. Glass/bottle/crowler/growler. Button.
The Great Mish Mosh, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
128 S. Allegheny St. • 814.353.4226
Furniture, jewelry, art, decor. Button.
Helen Foxx and Co., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
122 S. Allegheny St. • 814.548.7847
Ladies clothing/accessories. August 14: 5-year party. Button.
Happy Wraps, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
216 W. High St. • 814.954.383
Healthy wraps, smoothies, ice cream. Button.
Jabebo Studio, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
213 E. Bishop St. • 814.353.1022
Handcrafted earrings (recycled), bath/beauty. Donate boxes. Button.
Local Historia, 5-8 p.m.
localhistoria.com • 814.952.9342
Free 30-min historic tours at 5,6,7 p.m. near Howard/Allegheny.
Our Fair Lady Bed & Breakfast, Open 24 hrs.
313 E. Linn St. • 814.355.1117
Historic B&B, 10% discount. Button.
Pizza Mia!, 8 a.m.-midnight
106 N. Spring St. • 814.355.3738
Hand-tossed pizzas, fresh ingredients. Button.
Plumb’s Cards & Gifts, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
105 N. Allegheny St. • 814.355.3225
Decor, gifts, soda fountain. 25% off. Button.
Portfolio A Salon, Pop-up Howard St. 5-8 p.m.
376 Phoenix Ave. • 814.466.7112
Aveda salon: massages, consultations, 20% off products/appointments.
Richard Knupp Heritage Center, 1-7 p.m.
123 N. Allegheny St.
Bellefonte history, self-guided tours.
Titan Market, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
2042 Axemann Rd. Suite 200 • 814.404.7422
Indoor market/events. Shop Small totes. August 6-7: Arts/Crafts Show. Button.
For more info: downtownbellefonteinc.com
